Rashawn Ross was first introduced to music in the 3rd grade at the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School under the direction of Joe Francis where he honestly only chose to play the trumpet because that was what all the other boys wanted to play. His love for music came from his mom and dad; they introduced him to Teddy Pendergrass, Freddie Jackson and groups like Earth Wind and Fire… read more
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Music: Rashawn Ross – Versatile
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Posted in St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Jazz | Tagged: 21st Century Band, Dave Mathews Band, Dave Matthews Band, Rashawn Ross | Leave a Comment »
Music: Ron Blake – Mastering the Art
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Ron Blake is a prominent jazz saxophonist and a seasoned member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band. Growing up in the Virgin Islands, Ron’s musical talent was nurtured under the directorship of: Johnny LaMotta, Martha Scott, Eric Christian, Ari Arri, Leroy Trotman, Mr. Schulterbrandt, Zora, Austin Venzen, Chubby Lockhart, Georgia Francis and Charles Cox…read more
Posted in Band, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Jazz | Tagged: 21st Century Band, Mack Avenue, Ron Blake | 1 Comment »
